Autumnal tints: Kencho-ji

The bright yellow flowers of Tsuwabuki (Japanese silver leaf) are in full bloom against the flaming autumn leaves. These flowers bloom from late fall to early winter, and appear to be eagerly resisting the unavoidable loss of lively colors before wintry desolation deepens rapidly in this garden. 

This garden plant has long been popular as a plant that adorns gardens all year round, not only for its flowers which vividly bloom in late fall, but also for its evergreen variegated leaves.